Software security courses can help you learn secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in risk analysis, penetration testing, and implementing security protocols across various software environments. Many courses introduce tools like static and dynamic analysis software, intrusion detection systems, and security frameworks, showing how these tools enhance your ability to protect applications from potential threats.

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, CI/CD, DevOps, Application Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Devops Tools, Penetration Testing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Public Key Infrastructure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Protocols, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Encryption, Vulnerability Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Cryptography, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Development Testing, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Incident Management, Incident Response, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Personally Identifiable Information, Linux, Linux Administration, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems, Authentications
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Patch Management, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Cyber Attacks, Internet Of Things, Mobile Security, Hardening, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Management, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Architecture, Prompt Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, API Testing, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Exploit development, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Business Logic, Authorization (Computing), Scenario Testing, Security Controls, Development Environment, Cybersecurity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), SonarQube, DevSecOps, Jenkins, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Application Security, Secure Coding, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Security Testing, Continuous Delivery, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Dependency Analysis, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Compliance Management, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Access, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Operational Excellence, Data Security, Data Sharing, Application Security, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), IT Automation, Identity and Access Management, Automation, Security Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, DevSecOps, Code Review, Package and Software Management, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks